Church of the Pines is a Stephen Ministry Church
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Stephen Ministry is a program that equips lay persons of our church to provide distinctively Christian one-on-one care to those, both in our congregation and community, who are experiencing a difficult time.
Our Stephen Ministers are trained to be compassionate listeners to persons experiencing special needs such as:
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Confidentiality is the foundation of Stephen Ministry
The relationship between a Stephen Minister and his/her care receiver is completely confidential.
Stephen Ministers are Christians who...
- express God's care through their lives to others
- receive 50 hours of initial training in important caring ministry skills and concepts
- are commissioned as Stephen Ministers after completing their initial training
- visit another person regularly and dependably and offer Christian support and care and emotional and spiritual encouragement
- participate in regular support and supervision under the guidance of trained Stephen Leaders
- are committed to preserving the confidential nature of the caring relationship
- serve for at least two years; receive continuing education and skill building throughout their years of service
"Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassion."
Colossians 3:12
Colossians 3:12
About the leaders of our Stephen Ministry...
Stephen Leaders are pastors and/or laypersons who have completed a seven day Stephen Series Leader's Training Course and are commissioned to lead the Stephen Ministry of our congregation.
Our Stephen Leader can...
Our Stephen Leader can...
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Want information about receiving a Stephen Minister?
If you or someone you know would like to talk about how a Stephen Minister can help, please contact one of our Stephen Leaders: Holly Nash, (715) 356-6861.